Band 6: Describe a time that hope helped to overcome challenge (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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Of course, one of the most challenging moments in my life was preparing for an important English exam. I struggled with tests and didn't have confidence in my abilities. At first, I felt nervous and afraid, and I also had hesitation. Furthermore, I wanted to give up. However, I knew it was an impossible task for me. I tried to give myself hope. I told myself that every day I must do it. I must improve my level. It was necessary for my future plans. After that, I had an opportunity and some hope to achieve my goal. I enhanced my skills by watching English videos and speaking in this language with my partners. I passed my exam with a good score. I did it. After that, I believed that hope is the most necessary power and opportunity in every challenging moment. I believed in myself after that.

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Of course, one of the most challenging moments in my life was preparing an important English exam. I struggled with testers and I didn’t have confidence in my abilities. At first, I felt nervous and afraid as well as had an hesitation. But furthermore, I wanted to give up. However, it’s an impossible task for me. I tried to give myself hope. I told myself that every day I must do it. I must improve my level. It was necessary for my future plans. After that, I had an opportunity and some hope to gain my goal. I enhanced my skills by watching English videos and speaking in this language with other my partners. I passed my exam with a good score. I did it. After that, I believed that hope is the most necessary power and opportunity in every challenging moment. And I believed myself after that.

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